Fixed-term Field Technician - Onehunga, New Zealand - Tonkin + Taylor

Tonkin + Taylor

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Onehunga, New Zealand

1 week ago

Posted by:

Jack Simmons

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Description

We are looking for a field technician join our Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway team.

This fixed term role is a great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in civil engineering testing on a major roading project.

This is an opportunity to join a leading specialist geotechnical testing company with a broad scope of testing. The work will be hands-on and physical, and therefore requires a reasonable degree of physical capability.

We work on a number of large scale infrastructure projects around New Zealand, enjoying a sense of achievement from getting involved in a range of work, and thrive on the learning opportunities provided.

Nga Mahi | Tasks**- Geotechnical field-testing, sampling, investigating, and testing/ monitoring of ground material properties.

Civil laboratory testing.
Operation of heavy testing and soil sampling equipment.
Monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation.
Environmental monitoring.
Data entry and processing of results.
Liaising with customers and engineers.
Performing all work in accordance with our IANZ accreditation and project management system.

Nā tōu rourou | What you'll bring**- Previous fieldwork experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.

A good level of physical fitness and ability to lift items weighing 25kg+ on a regular basis.
A full, clean, New Zealand drivers license (class 1) is essential.
Completed level 2 NCEA+
Similar work experience is preferred but not essential.
Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexible with ability to adapt quickly to change.
Good team player and personality.
Must be willing to get hands dirty and enjoy working outdoors.
High standard and quality of paperwork.
Excellent time management skills.
Troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
A desire to develop and share knowledge.
Someone who can get things happening, a proactive initiator.
An appreciation of the importance of quality management systems and processes.

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are
Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company providing laboratory
- and field-testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries. We have offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

At Geotechnics we believe you should love your job and the environment you work in.

Our company culture has been integral to our growth and development - guided by our shared values that put honesty, openness and caring for our customers and staff at the forefront of everything we do.

We offer ongoing training and professional development and promote an open culture where innovation and continuous improvement is encouraged.

Geotechnics Ltd is a company where you can feel comfortable asking others for advice and where people are equally willing to listen to your ideas.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, though professional team who focus on delivering first-class, efficient solutions.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; Geotechnics is involved in a number of largescale projects, as well as smaller communityfocused projects
A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions
Professional memberships and continued education support
Internal training programs
Mentoring programs

- $500 annual well-being allowance and well-being programme

An active social club
Free fruit baskets and morning teas (we love morning teas at Geotechnics)

Me Pehea te Tono | How to Apply
**_ We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEM Academy._